

Tales of Manhattan
1942-08-05 · 118 min · ★ 6.4
Ten screenwriters collaborated on this series of tales concerning the effect a tailcoat cursed by its tailor has on those who wear it. The video release features a W.C. Fields segment not included in the original theatrical release.
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- Directors
- Julien Duvivier
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Charles BoyerPaul Orman
Rita HayworthEthel Halloway
Ginger RogersDiane
Henry FondaGeorge
Charles LaughtonCharles Smith
Edward G. RobinsonLarry Browne
Paul RobesonLuke
Ethel WatersEsther
Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonReverend Lazarus
Thomas MitchellJohn Halloway
Eugene PalletteLuther
Cesar RomeroHarry Wilson
Gail PatrickEllen
Roland YoungEdgar
Marion MartinSquirrel
Elsa LanchesterMrs. Smith
Victor FrancenArturo Bellini
George SandersWilliams
James GleasonFather Joe
Harry DavenportProfessor LyonsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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